Moscow has raised alarms about the potential consequences of the United States resuming nuclear testing, a move hinted at by former President Trump's announcement regarding preparations for tests not conducted since 1992. Russian Ambassador Gennadi Gatilov expressed these concerns during the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, suggesting that U.S. testing could lead to further escalations among global nuclear powers, including China and Russia, who were alleged to have conducted secret tests themselves.

Gatilov's remarks underscore a growing tension surrounding international nuclear arms policies, particularly as they pertain to agreements and treaties that have historically aimed to limit the proliferation and testing of nuclear weapons. This warning from Moscow highlights the precarious balance of nuclear deterrence and emphasizes that any aggressive posture by one nation could provoke reciprocal actions from others, thus igniting a renewed arms race.

The implications of such a 'domino effect' could be profound, leading to a deterioration of trust and cooperation between major nuclear powers and increasing the risk of miscalculations or accidents. The potential return to testing could not only destabilize current arms control efforts but also trigger an urgent need for renewed dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation strategies in an environment already fraught with geopolitical tensions.